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I had pleasure attending Webinar organised by MIT World Peace University Department of Biosciences and Technology on the occasion of World Microbiome day (27th June) presented by Dr Shikha Gaikwad on Human gut flora and health. Learnings- 🎗️Microbiome is community of trillions of Bacteria 🦠, Fungi, Viruses which coexist together in our gastrointestinal tract weighs upto 2kgs or 5pounds in healthy human body. 🎗️We learned the fascinating effects of varied Environmental factors, Genetics 🧬, Geography🏞️, Diet, Medication, Even the process of birth of a child can affect composition of gut Microbiome. How due to lack of certain bacterias 🦠 in gut microbiome makes you more prone to obesity and fat accumulation. 🎗️As it's said 'You are what you eat'. Importance of certain probiotics and prebiotics fermented food in our diet to grow and maintain healthy gut microbiome. As gut is called the Second Brain🧠 it affects serotonin dopamine functioning, Mental and Cognitive health. It also influences Immunity and Metabolism. 🎗️Atlast Lastest use of Artificial intelligence and Machine learning(AiMl) in studying microbiota, Biomarker indentification and Disease prediction. #mitwpu #lifesciences #biotechnology #microbiology #worldmicrobiomeday #biopharma

Here's another Partner Spotlight episode! 📣 🇸🇪 Today we're introducing Chalmers University of Technology, which joined HealthFerm with its Division of Food and Nutrition Science (FNS) in the Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, with Prof. Rikard Landberg, Head of Division and Full Professor and Elise Nordin, Postdoctoral Researcher. Chalmers University is contributing to WP3 to investigate microorganisms and metabolites associated with cardiometabolic disease and its risk factors. Such microbial and metabolite profiles will be used as the basis to set up a 3-way cross-over study across high and low risk- strata of the population to evaluate the effects of plant-based fermented foods, unfermented foods and a control diet on cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals at elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Want to learn more? Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6nqjVwT #HealthFerm #fermentedfood #CVD #microbiome #chalmers #HorizonEurope

Definition of pathogen and commensal microbiota In biology, a pathogen, in the oldest and broadest sense, is anything that can produce disease. A pathogen may also be referred to as an infectious agent, or simply a germ. The term pathogen came into use in the 1880s. Commensal microbiota represents an ensemble of microorganisms that reside in close proximity and in mutualistic relation with a host organism. ... Gut microbiota \(formerly called gut flora\) is the name given today to the microbe population living in our intestine. Youtube video: https://lnkd.in/dX2u_RcS \#nikolays_genetics_lessons

Mapping the Biogeographical Distribution of Human Surface Organ Microbiomes - A Clinical Study #Mysummary It very interesting question that I have always thought about but how can someone do it practically? Analysing the microbiome of multiple surface organs all at once and look for differences? Well this study analyzed 1,608 samples from 53 sites across 7 surface organs (oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, appendix, large intestine, and skin) in 33 deceased human subjects. 1- Microbial diversity varied dramatically among organs, with the stomach harboring the lowest diversity due to its acidic environment, while the large intestine exhibited the highest diversity. 2- Distinct microbial compositions were observed among organs, with Bacteroides, Parabacteroides, and Fusobacterium enriched in the large intestine, skin, and oral cavity, respectively. 3- Intra-organ sites also displayed unique microbial signatures, such as Corynebacterium and Staphylococcus on the skin, and Aggregatibacter in the jaws of the oral cavity. #Mythoughts The approach of taking deceased individuals is smart but I am not sure how relevant it is. It is important however to recognize that different organs harbor different microbiomes and they are connected! We should stop considering the microbiome as a separate organ while the interactions are diverse! HAPPY to hear your THOUGHTS and Stay POSITIVE! #Myinspiration "We're no longer living in a world of information scarcity, but one of information abundance. The challenge now is not finding information but navigating through it." - Jonas Gahr Støre Here is the link to the paper: https://lnkd.in/eCAeMtYe #microbiome #health #science #nutrition

This fascinating review article discusses the microbial succession in the healthy human microbiota from the cradle to the grave and future directions for studying the microbiota’s relationship with age, including designing consistent, well-powered, longitudinal studies, performing robust statistical analyses and improving characterization of non-bacterial microorganisms. https://lnkd.in/eVp-KuAQ

New Research Alert! 🎉🔬 Exciting times! Our recent study published in "Microbiome" delves deep into the intriguing world of the small intestine #microbiota and its interaction with fermented milk products. Our findings? The bacteria in these products drive significant changes in our intestinal microbiota composition, intricately linked to its energy metabolism 🤓 . But the research journey didn't stop there! Delighted to share that the continuation of our study has found a home in "Gut Microbes"! We explored the survival, adaptation, and impact of L. rhamnosus CNCM I-3690 on the small bowel microbiome. Our investigation highlights how this bacterial strain survives the challenging environment of the upper GI tract, adjusts its metabolism, and can influence the overall activity profile of our gut ecosystem. A huge shout-out to the incredible team behind both projects - 🎆 Michiel Kleerebezem, Freddy Troost, Tamara Smokvina, Tim Klaassen, Annick Alleleyn, Jos Boekhorst, and Christian Chervaux. Your dedication, expertise and hard work have brought these studies to fruition 🎇 . For those curious to dive into our research: Microbiome paper:   https://lnkd.in/ezHfa3hw New article in Gut Microbes: https://lnkd.in/exFNs8VD Stay curious, and keep exploring! 🧪🦠🧬 #wur #maastrichtuniversity #microbiome #probiotics

Our intestines house a vast, diverse ecosystem of over 100 trillion microbial cells and 3 million genes - far outnumbering our own human cells and genes. This genetic powerhouse gives our gut microbiome incredible metabolic capabilities that we depend on for activating nutrients and compounds like polyphenols. Fulvic acid optimizes this inner ecosystem by providing microbiome-accessible nutrients that feed beneficial bacteria while inhibiting harmful pathogens. It essentially cultivates the optimal microbial environment for polyphenol biotransformation to occur efficiently. Maintaining microbiome balance with fulvic acid helps sustain the gut's mutualistic relationship with our human cells. Read the whole study here:

A balanced diet rich in green leafy vegetables and fish can help reduce the risk of AMD. Combine healthy living with genetic insights from Visible Genomics for comprehensive eye care. #EyeHealth #AMDPrevention #HealthyLiving #GeneticInsights